1. Rates are still historically low, drawing buyers into the market

How to buy a home in a Sellers’ Market

If you’ve decided to buy a home this year, good luck to you. Your challenge will be not just finding a home you like, but also beating out all the other home buyers who like it and want to make an offer on it, too.

The New Gold Standard: 10 U.S. Housing Markets That Will Rule 2018

Everyone loves predicting the future. What awesome surprises will the coming year hold for us in high-profile political scandals or wildly inappropriate workplace behavior? Who's going to win the Oscars, the Super Bowl, or Miss America (go, Co...

The home-buying journey can be uncertain, full of twists and turns you don't see coming. Even if you're using a Veterans Affairs loan—and taking advantage of the unique benefits that come along with it—you could still run into some big roadblocks along the way.

5 Things You Didn't Know a VA Loan Could Do for You

Because of the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and active military, the rest of the country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. As one tangible way to say "thank you for your service," current and former members of the military have access to Veterans Affairs home loans. These un...

5 Holiday Splurges to Avoid If You Hope to Sell Your Home Next Year

The holidays are officially here—and while merrymaking and gift shopping are likely top of mind, you may have to keep some of those celebratory urges in check if you're planning to sell your home next year. Why? Because many holiday season activities can come back t...

Don't Make These 10 Huge House-Hunting Mistakes

4 Things We Really Wish Our Sellers Knew

We don’t want to hurt our clients’ feelings. But undoubtedly there are a few things that pop up in the course of transactions that we wish our sellers already knew, so that we could avoid having some awkward conversations with them.

Pricing your own home is hard, what with all the history and hopes this magic number entails. Of course, you want to make a profit. Of course, all that money you spent installing a swimming pool or a half-bath will be recouped, because you're leaving your digs in better shape than when you bought it, right? Righ...

For most of us, there's an implicit understanding that buying a home will nearly drain your bank accounts. You'll shell out for the down payment, the home inspection, and—just when you think you're done—the closing costs.

The Bargain Hunter's Guide to Buying a Home: 7 Ways to Get the Best Deal

Attention, coupon-clipping queens and Craigslist kings! If you’re an avowed bargain shopper who believes only chumps pay full price, the thought of purchasing a home at (or sometimes even above!) asking price can be painful. You're used to shopping around and weighing all your opti...

Buying a home is exciting and terrifying. After all, this is the biggest financial move most people ever make. As such, there's a lot of room for error, and even tiny mistakes can translate to tens of thousands of dollars.

After you've made an offer on a home and it's accepted, you might want to start packing your bags. But hang on—you're not home free yet. Before you close the deal, it's wise to hire a Continue Reading...

Home inspectors are quite thorough. Before you buy a house, they'll scrutinize things you never thought to look at in your many walk-throughs, from cracks in stucco to how well the toilet flushes. In fact, their checklists include over Continue Reading...

The Desert Shores Community Association is a 3,351 unit master planned community located in the shadow of the foothills of northwest Las Vegas.

This community was developed by RA Homes in 1988 and includes twenty-two different residential districts, with everything from condominiums to median priced housing and large custom homes behind private gates. All of the lakefront homes have direct access to the lakes and the option of private docks.

The Pueblo at Summerlin is a 68-acre village, of which 62-acres make up the very popular Pueblo Park. Pueblo Park is a linear park that offers phenomenal views of the Las Vegas Valley. There is also a basketball court, children’s play areas and hiking trails in the park. Residents have called the Park “Las Vegas best kept secret!” Easy access to one of Las Vegas’s best parks is just one of the many reasons why p...

Summerlin is nestled in the foothills and ridges on the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, adjacent to the internationally renowned Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. It is a 22,500-acre master-planned community that offers open spaces, glistening views of the Las Vegas Strip and the most diverse collection of housing options in Southern Nevada.

Whether you are buying or selling a home it can be quite an adventurous journey, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.

The 5 reasons you NEED a real estate professional in your corner haven’t changed, but have rather been st...